Senior Publicity Manager

• Full time, permanent
• Salary: £33 – 36k, depending on experience
• Hybrid working potential, based in Central London
• Closing date: 22 May

We are looking for a Senior Publicity Manager with a passion for illustrated books. Reporting to the Head of Publicity you will deliver ambitious publicity campaigns that drive sales for a range of titles across our fashion, photography, lifestyle and V&A lists. You will be working with world-leading figures and with exciting emerging talent in the fields of design and photography. You will also manage a Publicity Executive.

Organised, confident and enthusiastic, you will demonstrate the ability to think strategically and creatively and be comfortable working on multiple campaigns simultaneously. You will enjoy being a key member of a supportive team in a fast-paced environment, building collaborative relationships with authors and the media, and having the opportunity to arrange and attend exciting events.

The role

• Managing all aspects of running publicity campaigns, from planning and execution to evaluation
• Securing targeted coverage across the entire media landscape including print, broadcast and online
• Maintaining productive relationships with all areas of the media and grow your contacts list as required
• Collaborating with external partners – agents, PR agencies, and institutions including museums, galleries and brands
• Planning and managing author events, both in-person and online
• Contributing social media content (events, reviews, etc)
• Providing outstanding author care
• Managing a Publicity Executive

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Solid PR experience in the publishing or cultural sector
• A proven track record delivering effective, integrated and targeted campaigns that drive sales
• An established network of national print, broadcast and online contacts as well as events organisers
• Experience planning live events, from book launches and festival talks to influencer dinners and in-store events
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience of working with external brands and organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements above to Alice Craddock, recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk. The deadline for applications is Sunday 22 May.

Some of the benefits of working with us

Apart from working with a highly talented and creative group of people, we offer:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Interest free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket
• Discounts off our lovely T&H books and co-editions
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Film Club

And more!